SPORTS HEADLINES

The Paradise Panthers missed out on a trip to state Saturday by only two spots.

When the numbers officially came in, Paradise was on the outside looking in as they had to settle for fifth place at the Class 2A Region II Meet at Grand Prairie Saturday. The Panthers came away with 158 points. Eustace won the meet with 68.

J.D. Pearson led the way in 25th position with a time of 18:22. Chance Dial placed 32nd in 18:31, and Landry Norwood ran 38th in 18:39.

Colby Dial ran 18:48 for 45th. Jarrett Holt rounded out the team’s top five, taking 53rd with a time of 18:56.